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Agent Ronald P. Chelius | Nevada Division of Investigation and Narcotics, Nevada
Nevada Division of Investigation and Narcotics, Nevada

Agent

Ronald P. Chelius

Nevada Division of Investigation and Narcotics, Nevada

End of Watch: Tuesday, March 13, 1979

Biographical Info

Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 13, 1979
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Paroled in 2014

Agent Ronald Chelius was shot and killed in Sacramento, California while participating in an undercover drug purchase.

An investigation into a Carson City drug ring led agents to a supplier in Sacramento. Agent Chelius had arranged to purchase a large amount of mescaline from two juvenile suspects. After the purchase Agent Chelius identified himself and told them, they were both under arrest. One of the suspects produced a small handgun and shot him in the chest, killing him. The suspects attempted to flee but were apprehended by other agents who were observing the operation.

The subject who murdered Agent Chelius was paroled on September 16, 2014.

Agent Chelius was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Nevada Division of Investigation and Narcotics for six years and had previously served with the Carson City Sheriff's Department. He was survived by his wife and three children.